Vintage 1988 PORTRAIT OF THE SOVIET UNION by Sir Fitzroy Maclean 1st Printing

Description: Vintage 1988 PORTRAIT OF THE SOVIET UNION by Sir Fitzroy Maclean 1st Printing, 1st American Edition "Portrait of the Soviet Union" is a book written by Sir Fitzroy Maclean, a British politician and writer who served in the British Army during World War II and later became a Conservative MP. The book was published in 1988 and offers a comprehensive overview of the Soviet Union at that time. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the Soviet Union, including its history, politics, economy, society, culture, and foreign relations. It provides a detailed analysis of the Soviet system, its strengths and weaknesses, and its prospects for the future. Maclean's book is based on his personal observations and experiences in the Soviet Union, as well as on interviews with Soviet officials, intellectuals, and ordinary citizens. He also draws on a wide range of published sources, including Soviet newspapers and journals, government reports, and academic studies. One of the main themes of the book is the impact of Mikhail Gorbachev's reforms, which were aimed at modernizing and liberalizing the Soviet system. Maclean provides a detailed analysis of these reforms and their successes and failures, as well as the challenges that Gorbachev faced in implementing them. Another important theme of the book is the Soviet Union's relations with the rest of the world, particularly the United States and Europe. Maclean discusses the arms race, the Cold War, and the prospects for improved relations between the superpowers. Overall, “Portrait of the Soviet Union" provides a fascinating and insightful look at one of the most important countries of the 20th century, at a critical moment in its history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Soviet history, politics, and culture. CONTENTS: MAPS LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS All the Russias PART ONE MOTHER RUSSIA I Between Two Seas The Rise of Muscovy Window on the West Baltic Seaboard Winds of Change PART TWO OUT OF ASIA Faster than Fate Golden Road The Black Sands PART THREE MOUNTAIN OF LANGUAGES Military Highway Marching through Georgia Noah's Vineyard Eastern Enclave PART FOUR LOOKING BACKWARDS WE MOVE FORWARDS EPILOGUE THE RULERS OF RUSSIA 862-191 INDEX

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